Dunmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dunmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.877 N,5 29.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.331283
  • Longitude: -5.499017
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1882
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2024

Surveying Details

16.12.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OF BALLYQUINTIN PT, CO DOWN. (LL & DODS) NCA, POSN 542000N, 053000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2024/000184406 04.07.24 WRECK ADJUSTED TO 5419.877N, 0529.941W [WGD] AS PREVIOUS POSITION PLOTS ON LAND. (MARINE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [DAERA], COLIN DUNLOP E-MAIL DTD 21.06.24). MOVE ST TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1878 BY J & G THOMSON, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINES, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO LTD, GLASGOW. ON PASSAGE WATERFORD FOR BELFAST. STRANDED IN FORCE 7 WIND CONDITIONS. CREW OF 25 AND 30 PASSENGERS RESCUED. (LL, DODS & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNMORE wreck located?

The DUNMORE wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.877 N,5 29.941 W.

When did the DUNMORE sink?

The DUNMORE sank on Dec 18, 1882.

When was the wreck of the DUNMORE discovered?

The wreck of the DUNMORE was discovered in 1882.

What country did the DUNMORE belong to?

The DUNMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DUNMORE carrying?

The DUNMORE was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUNMORE?

The DUNMORE had a tonnage of 1080 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNMORE?

The DUNMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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